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The E-Sylum: Volume 21, Number 29, July 22, 2018, Article 27

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 22, 2018

Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these. -Editor

Corio, Gold Stater

Corio Gold Stater

The Dobunni, Corio (c. 30-15 BC)

AV Stater.

Obverse: Dobunnic ‘tree’ emblem.
Reverse: Stylised horse with three tails, wheel below, hidden face above.

Nearly Extremely Fine. Nicely struck ‘tree’ emblem. Very rare.

The exact nature of the emblem which appears on impressive gold staters from the Dobunni remains a mystery. Theories range from the so called ‘Tree of Life’ to an abstract celtic design. Regardless, examples of these coins generally exhibit very weak or worn emblems. This rare example, however, boasts a nicely struck design in good metal. A delightful piece of celtic gold.

A fixed price offering from Baldwin's in London. The tree is what caught my eye. Almost looks like a fish skeleton. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Corio, Gold Stater (https://www.baldwin.co.uk/corio-gold-stater.html)

1856 Flying Eagle Cent

1856 Flying Eagle obverse 1856 Flying Eagle reverse

S-3 *** The iconic 56 Flyer is even more special as a business strike. This beautiful and original example could easily be a 63 to my eye. The surfaces are pristine and smooth and the strike is absolutely full. A must-have for the collector building a mint state set. 61's bringing 17,250 and last 62 @18,600. A bonafide rarity and world-class coin.

A great example of a classic key U.S. type coin. I came across this and the following piece this week on the web site of Harry Laibstain Rare Coins (HLRC). -Editor

To read the complete item description, see:
1856 1C FLYING EAGLE S-3 *** PCGS MS62 (http://hlrc.com/Inventory/CoinViewer?id=868800004&c=23)

1806 Half Dollar, O-108

1806 Half Dollar, O-108 obverse 1806 Half Dollar, O-108 reverse

O-108,T-2,R.7 *** Rarest turban half in the Redbook set with less known than 17/4! This Overton plate coin is a sharp example for the grade. It is nicely made with all major devices fully outlined and quite bold. The motto is full, indicating closer to XF than VF. We have handled several of these rarities over the years. The most recent was a coin from the Stumpy Meyers Collection in VG with a Cud that sold for 110k. This is an excellent opportunity to own a coin that only shows up in multiyear intervals and is very reasonable at current levels and can complete your redbook set.

Respectible example of another scarce coin, and you can't beat an Overton pedigree. Also offered by Harry Laibstain. -Editor

To read the complete item description, see:
1806 50C KNOB 6, NO STEM O-108,T-2,R.7 *** NGC VF25 (http://hlrc.com/Inventory/CoinViewer?id=868549005&c=23)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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